Saturday, May 18, 2013
Here is a list of recent posts from Lakeville bloggers.
At Patch, we care about what you have to say in your community. Every week we will be recognizing our bloggers on Lakeville Patch, from cooking enthusiasts to local business owners, and everyone in between! If you’re interested in becoming a Local Voice on Lakeville Patch, email Hannah Gruber at hannah.gruber@patch.com Great Tax Assistance is Available from the IRS….Take Advantage ! Tax assistance is available from the IRS…. (South Metro Score) The Growth of Government We’ve debated many tax bills and spending bills at the Capitol this year. The net result of those bills will, unfortunately, be an increased cost of living for Minnesotans and their employers. (Dan Hall) Thank you Rep. Garofalo! Maybe next time Sen. Thompson… As the local …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Philadelphia doctor was found guilty of murdering three babies after botched late-term abortions and was given life in prison Tuesday.
A Philadelphia doctor found guilty of murdering three babies born alive in an abortion clinic serving low-income women agreed to two life sentences Tuesday, and was sentenced to a third Wednesday. Dr. Kermit Gosnell, 72, agreed to his sentences and waived his right to an appeal in order to avoid the possibility of being condemned to death. According to ABC News, prosecutors were seeking the death penalty, but because of Gosnell's advanced age it was deemed unlikely that he would live long enough for death penalty appeals which can last decades. According to Reuters, Gosnell was convicted of first-degree murder Monday after he reportedly delivered the live babies during late-term abortions and then deliberately severed their spinal cords. …
Gov. Mark Dayton’s signature Tuesday didn’t end the heated debate around same-sex marriage.
Whatever side of the debate you fall on, there’s no denying that this week’s passage of a bill legalizing same-sex marriage was a historical moment. Minnesota became just the 12th state to sanction gay marriage when Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bill Tuesday. Patch readers quickly wrote in to share their thoughts on the moment. Eagan Patch reader Kathi Malone echoed the view of legislators who voted yes in seeing same-sex marriage as a civil right: I am so happy that finally gay people will be able to have the civil right to marry. This is truly an American vote for freedom. I applaud Sen Clausen and all other legislators who voted for this historical bill. James N added: Thank you Senator Carlson and the entire MN legislature for extending …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Here are this week’s posts from Lakeville bloggers.
At Patch, we care about what you have to say in your community. Every week we will be recognizing our bloggers on Lakeville Patch, from cooking enthusiasts to local business owners, and everyone in between! If you’re interested in becoming a Local Voice on Lakeville Patch, email Hannah Gruber at hannah.gruber@patch.com Law as a Magic Elixir The Safe and Supporting Minnesota Schools Act crystalizes why legislation goes wrong. (Donald Lee) Spring Clean Your 401(k) You can Spring Clean your 401(k) too! (Ric Lager) Senator Dan Hall's legislative update Last week the Minnesota Senate attempted to pass, failed, re-attempted and subsequently succeeded in passing its massive new tax increase bill. (Dan Hall) Getting Down to Business: Have You Got …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
If so, a Parenting.com article says you can take steps to reverse any mistakes you've made as your kids have grown. We want your tips for how to raise empathetic, polite children.
I'm sure you've all met your fair share of spoiled children. I know I have. They don't share, they are disrespectful to adults—including their parents—and they regularly throw fits in public. My husband and I are parents to a cat, and we've been blessed with loving, respectful nieces and nephews. I remember being pleasantly surprised when my friend's four sons shook my hand, looked me in the eye and introduced themselves. It seems in recent years, however, I'm seeing more monster children when I go to restaurants or the mall. The good news is anyone with a difficult child can reverse any bad parenting, according to Dr. Phil, Happiestbaby.com and Parenting.com. Their tips include: Those are tips from the professionals, but I want to hear …
Monday, May 6, 2013
The Republican senator from District 56 updates residents on the Daycare Unionization Bill and the Dream Act.
Editor's note: The following is an update from Lakeville Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 56), dated May 3. Catching Up This is not my usual comprehensive update, because I sent you information just [a few] days ago. However, there are some things you need to know. At this point in session things are moving very quickly. Daycare Unionization Bill Democrats are highly motivated to get daycare providers and personal care attendants (PCA) under the union umbrella. This is not a good idea. Most daycare providers and virtually all PCAs are self-employed. The union model doesn’t even fit for these folks. This legislation is a brazen attempt to grow union membership and create yet another group that is working to get more money from taxpayers…
Holberg: "We have just three weeks left before the state’s budget must be passed, and both the House and Senate Tax Omnibus bills are under consideration after a tough struggle to pass them."
Editor's note: The following is a newsletter from Lakeville's State House Representative Mary Liz Holberg, R-Lakeville. Minnesotans are justifiably concerned about the runaway tax and fee increases headed their way when this legislative session adjourns. We have just three weeks left before the state’s budget must be passed, and both the House and Senate Tax Omnibus bills are under consideration after a tough struggle to pass them. A conference committee is now merging the two tax bills and a final product will come back to the House for final passage. The 2013 House Tax Omnibus Bill was passed last week by a handful of votes with bipartisan opposition. The Senate’s bill (including new taxes on clothing and personal services) passed on …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
The state dropped two spots in the League of American Bicyclists’ annual rankings.
(Editor's Note: The map above was created by the League of American Bicyclists.) Minnesota is still among the top states in “bike friendliness,” but its ranking fell a couple notches in 2013, according to the League of American Bicyclists. The state was ranked fourth this year, down from second in 2012. It ranked high in legislation and enforcement, policies and programs and education and encouragement. But it was middle of the pack in infrastructure and funding and lower tier in evaluation and planning. Minnesota was also missing three of the league’s “Top 10 Signs of Success: Use the map above to see how Minnesota compares to other states in the various categories. Do you think Minnesota needs to do more to support cycling? Share your …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
A new Visa survey says families are spending over $1,000 for their child to go to prom. What price works for you, and how do you agree on a limit with your teen?
It has gotten more expensive to do most things in life, so we shouldn't be surprised that it has gotten more pricey to go to a high school prom. On average, parents and teens will spend $1,139 on prom this year. This is only a slight increase over last year but a 40 percent increase from the $807 average of 2011, according to a new Visa survey. The list of "needed" items can be endless: dress, tux, shoes (one pair formal and one for the dance?), corsages, limo, dinner, actual prom tickets and after-prom activities. "Prom is the new wedding," said Kit Yarrow, a consumer research psychologist, in a CNN Money article. "I think that every society has to have a rite of passage into adulthood for young people, and prom has become that." Have …
Saturday, April 27, 2013
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In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic scaling of Mount Everest, Patch is asking our readers across the country: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve ever had to overcome? Have you kicked your smoking habit or finished a triathlon? Or maybe you made your final student loan payment, defeated cancer, lost 50 pounds or learned to knit. From everyday to extraordinary, please share your stories of the mountains you've conquered in the comments section below. You’ll not only inspire others, but also earn some well-deserved kudos! Tell Us: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve ever had to overcome? Share your story in the comments section below. About this sponsorship: Patch has teamed up with Grape-Nuts cereal on this…
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2:09 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013
Teabaggers? Seriously? I realize you are acting only on your provided talking points but the tea party only wants to NOT use tax dollars to fund your abortions. They are hardly your biggest concern. Besides getting an actualy education, your biggest concern are with the christians. more ›